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When Diane Keaton passed away last fall, Adam and Josh knew she was deserving of a tribute. A couple of months and a BABY BOOM/FIRST WIVES CLUB/SOMETHING’S GOTTA GIVE later, they were ready to share their Top 5 Diane Keaton Scenes. Plus, thoughts on the loss of Catherine O’Hara, listeners pick their favorite Keaton character, and a new poll demands that you Choose Life. Choose a ‘90s Movie Soundtrack. This episode is presented by⁠ Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Intro Top 5 Diane Keaton Scenes Filmspotting Family Catherine O’HaraNext Week / NotesPolls Credits / New Releases Notes/Links: -Yes, Adam meant to say Catherine O’Hara was nominated for “The Studio,” not “The Network.” -Top 5 Diane Keaton Sceneshttps://www.filmspotting.net/top5lists Feedback: -Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠Ask Us Anything⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we might answer your question in bonus c

12 years ago, Damien Chazelle's WHIPLASH left the Sundance Film Festival with the Grand Jury Prize—and the Audience Award. For this week's archive review, we share Adam and Josh's October, 2014, review. For full access to the Filmspotting Archive, ⁠⁠consider joining the Filmspotting Family⁠⁠. Membership also gives you an exclusive feed to ad-free and monthly bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter, access to the Filmspotting Discord, event pre-sales and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After PTA’s ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER reigned supreme on the show’s Top 10 Films of 2025 roundtable, Adam and Josh vowed to give the film the Sacred Cow treatment ahead of the ‘26 Oscars. Days after it received 13 nominations – including Best Picture and Director – that’s just what they did. Plus, a few thoughts on those nominations, and the most challenging Massacre Theatre in the show’s history (or so Adam would like you to believe). (#1050) This episode is presented by⁠ Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Intro One Battle After Another Filmspotting Family Oscar Nominations / Arco Next Week / Notes Massacre Theatre Credits / New Releases  Links:-20% off Filmspotting Family Membership (thru Jan. 31st)https://filmspotting.supportingcast.fm/join?sc_promo=supreme -SNL’s One Battle After Another Toy Commercialhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5J5AbdaprU -Black Act

Martin Scorsese's TAXI DRIVER arrived in theaters 50 years ago this February, so for this week's archive episode, we're sharing two reviews of the '77 Best Picture nominee: Adam and Josh's ⁠7 From '76—Best Year Ever⁠ review from 2021; and, from 2011, Adam with Slate critic Dana Stevens on the occasion of its 35th anniversary re-release. For full access to the Filmspotting Archive, ⁠⁠consider joining the Filmspotting Family⁠⁠. Membership also gives you an exclusive feed to ad-free and monthly bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter, access to the Filmspotting Discord, event pre-sales, and more. For 20% a monthly or annual membership, use the code "supreme" before Jan. 31.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Filmspotting’s 2026 Movie Preview Draft, with Adam and Josh vie for new films from Christopher Nolan, Greta Gerwig, Steven Spielberg, and more! Plus, Vulture critic Roxana Hadadi joins Adam for a review of 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE. This episode is presented by⁠ Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:03:12)2026 Movie Preview (00:03:13-00:56:52)Filmspotting Family (00:56:53-01:04:18)28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (01:04:19-01:45:01)2026 Show Preview (01:45:02-01:56:38)Next Week / Notes (01:56:39-01:59:51)Polls (01:59:52-02:10:26)Credits / New Releases (02:10:27-02:14:08) Links: -20% off Filmspotting Family Membershiphttps://filmspotting.supportingcast.fm/join?sc_promo=supreme -David Hudson's The Daily Previewhttps://www.criterion.com/current/posts/9027-the-most-anticipated-films-of-2026 -Brian Tallerico's RogerEbert.com Previewhttps://www.roge

Coming soon, Adam and Josh look ahead to the new movie year with a 2026 Preview Draft. Likely to go early in that draft: Christopher Nolan's THE ODYSSEY. So, we're sharing our 2020 review of Nolan's MEMENTO, a film that screened at the Sundance Film Festival 25 years ago this month. For full access to the Filmspotting Archive, consider joining the Filmspotting Family. Membership also gives you an exclusive feed to ad-free and monthly bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter, access to the Filmspotting Discord, event pre-sales and more. For 20% a monthly or annual membership, use the code "supreme" before Jan. 31. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The year’s best movie moments: opening, funniest, most moving, and music, plus Adam and Josh’s picks for Scene of the Year. Also, the winner of the 17th annual Golden Brick Award.   This episode is presented by⁠ Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:02:46) Opening (00:02:47-00:22:58) Funniest (00:22:59-00:39:52) Moving (00:39:52-00:58:22) Filmspotting Family (00:58:21-01:04:30) Next Week / Notes (01:04:31-01:09:27) Golden Brick Winner (01:09:28-01:16:08) Massacre Theatre (01:16:09-01:19:56) Music (01:19:57-01:34:20) Scenes of the Year (01:34:21-02:06:06) Credits / New Releases (02:06:07-02:08:22) Links: -20% off Filmspotting Family Membership https://filmspotting.supportingcast.fm/join?sc_promo=supreme -Sirat-Related Installation at Madrid's Reina Sofia Museum (taken by Josh) https://www.instagram.com/p/DTiQ9wckTjm/ -Eastman Museum’s Best of the ‘40s Screenings htt

Later this week, Adam and Josh share their favorite scenes of 2025 and announce the winner of the Golden Brick Award. For this archive review, it's 2022 Brick winner AFTERSUN, which went on to become the hosts' shared #1 film of the year. For full access to the Filmspotting Archive going back to 2005, ⁠⁠join the Filmspotting Family⁠⁠. Membership includes monthly bonus shows, a weekly newsletter, access to the Filmspotting Discord, and more. Use the promo code "supreme" for 20% off thru Jan. 31. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back from the New Year’s break, Adam and Josh go long on the majesty - and some of the shortcomings - of Josh Safdie’s MARTY SUPREME. Plus, Josh is positive on the new AVATAR, and Adam recommends Gus Van Sant’s DEAD MAN’S WIRE and Kaouther Ben Hania’s THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB.  This episode is presented by⁠ Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:04:33) Marty Supreme (00:04:34-00:50:40) Filmspotting Family (00:50:41-00:56:50) Avatar: Fire & Ash (00:56:51-01:04:53) Dead Man’s Wire (01:04:54-01:15:38) Next Week / Notes (01:15:39-01:21:38) Poll: 2026 Most Anticipated (01:21:39-01:29:26) The Voice of Hind Rajab (01:29:27-01:37:34) Credits / New Releases (01:37:35-01:40:30) Links: -DGA’s Director’s Cut Podcast w/Josh Safdie https://www.dga.org/events/2026/february2026/martysupreme_qna_1225 -Walter Chaw’s 0-star review of Avatar: Fire & Ash https://filmfreakcentral.

With Adam and Josh's MARTY SUPREME review coming later this week, we're sharing Adam's December 2019 "Uncut Gems" interview with the Safdie Brothers. For full access to the Filmspotting Archive going back to 2005, join the Filmspotting Family. Membership includes monthly bonus shows, a weekly newsletter, access to the Filmspotting Discord, and more. Use the promo code "supreme" for 20% off thru Jan. 31. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first show of the New Year, we’re sharing a couple of previously unaired live conversations: Adam with Matt Singer about Jeff Nichols’s TAKE SHELTER, recorded at Filmspotting Fest; and Adam with Michael Phillips about John Sayles’s 1996 western noir LONE STAR at the City of Chicago’s Siskel & Ebert at 50 celebration. This episode is presented by⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Regal Unlimited⁠⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:01:55) Take Shelter at Filmspotting Fest (00:01:56-00:26:45) Next Week / Notes (00:26:46-00:29:33) Lone Star at Siskel & Ebert at 50 (00:29:34-01:04:25) Credits / New Releases (01:04:26-01:05:44) Links: -Filmspotting Fest ⁠​​https://www.filmspotting.net/filmspotting-fest⁠ -Siskel & Ebert at 50 https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/provdrs/chicago_film_office/news/2025/october/siskel_ebert.html Feedback: -Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠. -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ask Us

For the second part of their Top 10 Films of 2025 conversation with Michael Phillips and Vulture critic Alison Willmore, the roundtable gets to the films that made at least two and, in one case, all four of their individual lists. Plus, thoughts on Rob Reiner’s passing, and film-of-the-year picks from Aisha Harris, Scott Tobias, Keith Phipps, Tasha Robinson, Marya E. Gates, David Chen, Chris Klimek, and Aaron Neuwirth.  This episode is presented by⁠ Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.)Intro (00:00:00-00:00:45) Rob Reiner / Notes (00:00:46-00:11:18) Poll Results: Film of 2025 (00:11:19-00:17:26) Two-Listers (00:17:26-00:48:55) Three-Listers (00:48:56-01:30:01) #1 Films of 2025 (01:30:02-01:53:52) More ‘Outlier’ Picks (01:53:53-01:58:42) Credits / New Releases (01:48:43-01:03:50) Links: -Rob Reiner Was Good | Matt Zoller Seitz https://www.vulture.com/article/rob-reiner-was-good.html

Adam and Josh’s Top 10 Films of 2025 conversation with Michael Phillips and Vulture critic Alison Willmore went so long that it had to be split into two parts. In this offering, the roundtable shares their "outlier" choices, and we hear film of the year picks from Matt Singer⁠, Amy Nicholson⁠, Roxana Hadadi⁠, Mitchell Beaupre⁠, and more. Plus, the finalists for the 2025 Golden Brick Award⁠. This episode is presented by⁠ Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:06:16) The Year in Movies (00:06:17-00:25:06) 'Outest' Outliers (00:25:07-01:00:22) 'Expected' Outliers (01:00:23-01:53:52) More Top 10s / Brick Finalists (01:53:53-02:21:55) Links: Ted Gioia On the Future's Demand for Human Curators ⁠https://youtu.be/OF8kBtVNJXI?si=dF0akmcpGBJlvf4F&t=1750⁠  -"Derek Cianfrance’s Midlife Crisis" | Roxana Hadadi ⁠https://www.vulture.com/article/roofman-director-derek-cianfranc

Something for the holidays special from the Filmspotting Archive: Adam and Josh's ⁠9 From '99⁠ review of Stanley Kubrick's EYES WIDE SHUT. For full access to the archive going back to 2005, plus monthly bonus shows, a weekly newsletter, access to the Filmspotting Discord, and more, join the ⁠⁠Filmspotting Family⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hot on the heels of submitting their Chicago Film Critics Association ballots, Adam and Josh share their favorite performances of the year, plus some thoughts on Rian Johnson’s WAKE UP DEAD MAN and Chloe Zhao’s HAMNET. This episode is presented by⁠ Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:03:26) Performances of ‘25: Supporting (00:03:27-00:31:15) Filmspotting Family (00:31:16-00:35:40) Performances of ‘25: Lead (00:35:41-01:09:03) Wake Up Dead Man (01:09:04-01:17:51) Hamnet (01:17:52-01:29:11) Brickspotting (Boys Go to Jupiter, If I Had Legs…) (01:29:12-01:35:41) Notes / Massacre Theatre (01:35:42-01:46:19) Polls (01:46:20-01:54:07) Credits / New Releases (01:54:08-01:57:17) Links: -Chicago Film Critics Association https://chicagofilmcritics.org/ -Poll: Film of the Year https://poll.fm/16367252 -“Black Actresses Are Carrying One Battle After Another” | Vulture https:

For this week's archive drop, we're sharing Adam and Josh's 2019 review of Rian Johnson's KNIVES OUT. The third film in the series, WAKE UP DEAD MAN, is currently in theaters and comes to Netflix on Dec. 12. For full access to the archive going back to 2005, plus monthly bonus shows, a weekly newsletter, access to the Filmspotting Discord, and more, join the Filmspotting Family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in October, Michael Phillips joined Adam at Iowa City’s Refocus Film Festival for a live recording of the Top 5 Movies Adapted From Iowa Writers. The town is home to the University of Iowa’s famed Writers’ Workshop, so picks were not confined to "Field of Dreams" and "The Music Man" (but those get shout-outs, too). This episode is presented by⁠ Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:03:59) Top 5 Iowa Writer Adaptations (04:00-00:35:37) Next Week / Notes (00:35:38-00:38:45) Top 5, continued (00:38:46-01:02:46) Credits / New Releases (01:02:47-01:05:34) Links: -Poll: ‘25 Scene Stealers https://poll.fm/16310945 -London Meetup w/Josh on Dec. 11 https://forms.gle/rUcgUKicTddzwFBs5 Feedback: -Email us at ⁠⁠⁠feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠⁠. -⁠⁠⁠Ask Us Anything⁠⁠⁠ and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes

For November's Filmspotting Family bonus episode, Adam, Josh, and Producer Sam fielded a wide variety of questions from listeners, including how Josh ended up in Scotland, how Adam ended up (back) in Iowa, and the very second, circa 2005, when Sam knew that Filmspotting was something bigger than he and Adam imagined it would be. Monthly bonus episodes are just one of the benefits of becoming a Filmspotting Family member, along with early and ad-free episodes, a weekly newsletter, access to the Filmspotting Discord, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh (a fan of last year’s "Wicked") and Adam (not a fan) review the sequel and try to get to the bottom of why it fails where the stage musical (mostly) succeeds. Plus, raves for Clint Bentley’s TRAIN DREAMS, and the Golden Brick longlist. This episode is presented by⁠ Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:02:25) Wicked: For Good (00:02:26-00:43:23) Filmspotting Family (00:43:24-00:48:08) Train Dreams (00:48:09-01:19:08) Golden Brick Longlist (01:19:09-01:41:16) Next Week / Notes (01:41:17-01:46:33) Polls (01:46:34-02:00:55) Credits / New Releases (02:00:56-02:04:01) Links: -Filmspotting Golden Bricks https://www.filmspotting.net/bricks -Poll: '25 Scene Stealers https://poll.fm/16310945 -Fear Not! (50% Off + Free Shipping; code CONFSHIP, select Media Mail) https://wipfandstock.com/9781666738520/fear-not/ -London Meetup w/Josh on Dec. 11 https://forms.gle/rUcgUKicT

Director Edgar Wright’s latest, THE RUNNING MAN, is an update of the Schwarzenegger-starring ‘87 sci-fi action film (and the ‘82 Stephen King novella). Josh finds just enough to recommend it, but Adam has a hard time finding the Wright in it all. And Michael Phillips joins Adam for a review of Richard Linklater’s Paris ‘59-set NOUVELLE VAGUE, with both agreeing that the director’s making-of-”Breathless” is “charming as hell.” Plus Massacre Theatre and more. This episode is presented by⁠ Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:04:23) The Running Man (00:04:24-00:39:08) Filmspotting Family (00:39:09-00:43:04) Nouvelle Vague with Michael Phillips (00:43:05-01:22:10) Next Week / Notes (01:22:11-01:33:20) Massacre Theatre (01:33:21-01:44:21) Credits / New Releases (01:44:22-01:47:45) Links: -Poll: Actor/Director Duos Since 2000 https://poll.fm/16260111 -Siskel & Ebert